Monday, September 28, 2009

When she found out we had a trip to Disney planned, my sister was most emphatic that Lia experience a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique makeover at Cinderella's castle. I hemmed and hawed around just enough for her to make all the arrangements and present the whole fantastic adventure to Lia for an early 5th birthday present (I LOVE it when a plan comes together!! :-)).

For some time now, we have suspected that Lia is, indeed, part royal. She, who adores a beautiful dress up gown, nail polish and (I know she's only 4!) make-up....and who rules our small kingdom with her dimples and loving ways could be no less than royalty!

And, you know, it was confirmed at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.

The entire experience WAS magical from the moment we entered the hallowed grounds of Cinderella's castle until the last bit of blue fairy dust was scrubbed from her hair (three shampoos later)!

Lia endured all the attention and gussying up in her usual stoic manner...but as I watched her take it all in and make such important decisions as hair style (Cinderella of course!) and nail polish color (blue), I could tell how much she loved it and it brings me to tears even as I type this.

This trip was a bit extra emotional for me for a variety of reasons...and watching Lia undergo such a magical experience was, truly, a highlight for me. Thank you Aunt Carolyn for insisting that we do this. None of us will soon forget our wonderful time at the castle.

Oh how I love this! She looks so happy!!! Kate is the same way. She is OBSESSED with Cinderella and asks me daily when we are going to the castle. She has the lines memorized. I cannot WAIT to take her to the bippity boppity boo salon. I am teary reading about your joy here because I anticipate the exact same thing:)

She sure makes a beautiful princess!! Leila and Mia did this last fall and I thought this experience was as much fun for the parents as it was for the kids. I didn't expect that I would enjoy it as much as I did, and my husband loved watching the girls get the princess treatment, too. But they sure do use a lot of hairspray and glitter, don't they? :)

I am laughing out loud with "Lia finds her people"!! You are too funny Kate!!! I am so glad you had such a great time at the Magic Kingdom! It truly is a magical place....you certainly leave all of your worries at the gate and you everyone gets to be a kid again! We were there last year....and I think I had as much fun just watching Sophie soak it all in too! Sounds like Lia had a ball....we can't wait to go back! If Sophie goes with us to China....we are thinking we would love to take her to Hong Kong Disneyland!